19. Reactions of Aromatics: EAS and Beyond

What products would you expect from the following coupling reactions?

(c)

Provide the reaction for each of the following reaction steps

Beginning from Benzene, synthesize the following compound.

Beginning from Benzene, synthesize the following compound. 

1-Phenylethanol

Beginning from Benzene, synthesize the following compound.

The most common selective herbicide for killing broadleaf weeds is 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D). Show how you would synthesize 2,4-D from benzene, chloroacetic acid (ClCH₂COOH), and any necessary reagents and solvents.